Road mishap kills 3

Gorakhpur, Jan 20 (UNI) At least three people were killed and two others grievously injured after a mini-truck dashed against a stationary truck in Belipar area here.

The accident occurred near Chanau village, where the mini-truck, en route from Kanpur to Gorakhpur, hit the truck standing on a road.

The truck driver and conductor, who were asleep below the vehicle died instantly, police said today.

Another mini-truck passenger Dharam Raj Yadav succumbed on way to hospital.

Two others sustained severe injuries and had been admitted to hospital.

Investigation was on.

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